Who lives in BN21 2RT
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BN21 2RT, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Upperton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,481 (2024)
Who lives in BN21 2RT
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 2RT sits in (Upperton): about 1,481 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9% of residents. 13.3% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 36.5% are 65 or over, well above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
53.5% of residents are female and 46.5% male.
- Female53.5%51%
- Male46.5%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the BN21 2RT area is above that, at 51%. 25.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the BN21 2RT area is broadly in line with that, at 78.1%.
- Very good43.5%48.5%
- Good34.6%33.7%
- Fair14.9%12.7%
- Bad5.5%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.